East of Chicago Pizza Franchise Training & Investment, Pizza Help & Support

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Leverage Our Industry Expertise & Complete Business System

From site selection through grand opening, East of Chicago’s development and training staff will get you up and running as quickly as possible. We provide you with:

• Thorough training- You and your designated operator or manager will receive complete training. The month-long training program covers all aspects of preparing, opening and operating the restaurant.
• Marketing assistance - You’ll have access to our proven tools and strategies for attracting and retaining customers. Our staff will help you develop your marketing plans and budgets for your grand opening as well as your ongoing marketing efforts throughout the year.
• Choice of store designs - Both dine-in with buffet units and delivery and carryout (DELCO) units are available within strip malls or as stand-alone units.
• Real estate assistance - The East of Chicago staff will help you to find the right location and negotiate the best possible deal on your site.
• Construction assistance - We will assist you in the design and layout of the restaurant. We will also guide you in the selection of the right contractors to do perform build out, as well as making sure you get the exact mix of furniture and equipment you need to maximize the efficiency of your restaurant.
• Purchasing power - You will be able to take advantage of the buying power of the entire system. East of Chicago has aggressively negotiated with vendors to provide you with savings on everything you need to operate your restaurant. The pricing our franchisees receive are at significantly lower levels than you could achieve as an independent operator. This applies not only to initial furniture and equipment purchases, but also to the supplies, inventory, uniforms and everything else you'll need on an ongoing basis.
• Protected territory - A protected market area is established for each location.
• Ongoing support - We will continue to provide ongoing support services to you by phone, e-mail, and periodic onsite visits to your location. We will also provide you with access to our online support website. We also regularly update our operations manual with new information.

Franchise ownership opportunities are available for single units or multi-units, and area development and master franchise opportunities also exist.